Jenni Burden - 10

(Jenni)
16
Brighton, CO
9th grade home school

I play basketball because it is fun, and to be with friends

Personal goals: To think before I act
Personal achievements: I want to be a massage therapist
Hobbies: Violin, Water Ski, Rock Climbing
Person you look up to: My sister, Heather
Quote to Live By: Be kind and tenderhearted to one another
Favorite Athlete: Dirk Nowitzki
Favorite music group(s): Reliant K
Favorite TV shows/movies: That 70s Show
Favorite Food: Hot wings

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Yaremi Jones - 1

(Remi)
17
Westminster, CO
Holy Family High School

I play basketball because I enjoy it, and love to play competitively

Personal goals: To not be afraid to shoot during a game
Personal achievements: First wheelchair basketball player in the Catholic Schools League
Hobbies: Basketball, singing
Person you look up to: Jodi Lanzi
Quote to Live By: “Live like you’re at the bottom even if you are at the top.”
Favorite Pro/College Basketball Team: Denver Nuggets
Favorite Athlete: Carmelo Anthony
Favorite music group(s): Rodney Adkins, Taylor Swift
Favorite TV shows/movies: E.R., Scrubs, The Ultimate Gift, August Rush
Favorite Food: French Toast, Chinese Food

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Amanda King - 13

(Amanda Panda)
16
Arvada, CO
Ralston Valley High School

I play basketball for fun and because it will help me pay for college.

Personal goals: Play basketball in college and attend the 2012 Paralympics as an athlete.
Personal achievements: All female tournament team 2008, Lettered in Academics last year and first semester this year, finalist for the Stars of Tomorrow Scholarship, AWRSAY award winner
Hobbies: Basketball, skiing, playing the violin, playing the piano, singing
Person you look up to: my dad
Quote to Live By: “My momma always says, life is like a box of chocolates, you never know what you’re gonna get.” –Forest Gump
Favorite Pro/College Basketball Team: Nuggets
Favorite Athlete
Favorite music group(s)
Favorite TV shows/movies: Heroes, Monty Python and the Holy Grail
Favorite Food: Chinese/Japanese

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Ryan Wright - 23

(Rye-Rye)
14
Conifer
Conifer High School

I play basketball because I love it!

Personal goals: To maintain a 3.0 GPA, go to college and play basketball
Personal achievements: 2008 Nats All-star team, MVP of San Diego tournament in 2009
Hobbies: Skiing
Person you look up to: Matty Wright, Taz Capasso, Jennifer Chew, Justin Obermeyer, Dad, Mom
Quote to Live By: Pain is only weakness leaving the body
Favorite Pro/College Basketball Team: Denver Nuggets, University of Illinois
Favorite Athlete: Carmelo Anthony, Michael Jordan, Dwight Howard, Amani Toomer, JR Smith
Favorite music group(s): Counting Crows, Train, Five For Fighting, Coldplay, Death Cab For Cutie
Favorite TV shows/movies: Scrubs, Dark Knight, Chuck, Four Brothers
Favorite Food: Junk Food

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David Kramer - 2

Jeremy Ocanas - 4

Tucker Sandow - 15

Justin Obermeyer

(Ob-wan-cupholder, JT, Rolls, Bird Man, J-Town, Obes)
Age 27
Littleton, CO
Columbine High School
University of Colorado

I had a hoop in the driveway when I was little and have always loved to play ball. Team sports are one of my favorite things to do. When I was in a car wreck and couldn’t play basketball like I used to, I was so glad that people before me had invented sport chairs and the game of wheelchair basketball!

Personal goals: Help those around me achieve their goals
Personal achievements: College Graduation, I have a quick thumb in Tecmo Super Bowl
Hobbies: Sports! I like to go up to the mountains, ride ATVs and snowmobiles, hang out with friends and family
Person you look up to: My parents
Quote to Live By: Prove It!
Favorite Pro/College Basketball Team: Nugs Nugs!
Favorite Athlete: Kevin Garnett, Chauncy Billups, John Lynch
Favorite music group(s): Michael Franti, Les Claypool, Tool, Dispatch, Mighty Mighty Bosstones, Mute Math, NDSK, Cat Stevens, Guster, Crash Test Dummies, Decembrists, Blues Traveler
Favorite TV shows/movies: Burn Notice, 24, Lost, Its Always Sunny In Philadelphia, Sport Center, Run Ronny Run
Favorite Food: Sushi, Beef, Veggies

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Kaylee Smith - 7